What are the main factors that influence a Construction Flagger's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Construction Flagger?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Construction Flagger roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Construction Flagger's salary?

A Construction Flagger's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,801 for beginners, reaching about $61,991 at mid-level, and approach $62,484 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Construction Flagger?

Construction Flagger salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Construction Flagger roles are District of Columbia $62,094, California $61,858, Massachusetts $61,034. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Construction Flagger roles make?

Salaries for Construction Flagger level roles vary by specialization: Apprentice Lineman Flagger: $89,961; Flagger: $56,656; Flagger Protector: $56,224; Traffic Flagger will train and certify Weekly Pay: $56,014; Traffic Flagger Guaranteed Raises DailyPay and Incentives: $54,594.

Construction Flagger Salary in Washington

How much does a Construction Flagger make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Flagger in Washington is $60,809 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Construction Flagger's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,604
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,025 to $67,506
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,849

10% $47,849

50% (Median) $60,809

90% $73,604

Construction Flagger Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,506	$5,626	$1,298	$32
Average	$60,809	$5,067	$1,169	$29
25th Percentile	$54,025	$4,502	$1,039	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Construction Flagger Salaries

A Construction Flagger's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Construction Flagger Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Construction Flagger's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,801
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,514
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,991
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,287
Expert (over 8 years): $62,484

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Construction Flagger	$59,801
Intermediate Level Construction Flagger	$60,514
Senior Level Construction Flagger	$61,991
Specialist Level Construction Flagger	$62,287
Expert Level Construction Flagger	$62,484

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How Do Construction Flagger Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Construction Flaggers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,094.
California: $61,858.
Massachusetts: $61,034.

District of Columbia $62,094 California $61,858 Massachusetts $61,034 Washington $60,809 New Jersey $60,787 Alaska $60,708 Connecticut $59,934 New York $59,620

Hawaii $58,616 Rhode Island $58,145 Maryland $57,826 Minnesota $57,388 Colorado $57,220 Illinois $57,164 Oregon $56,951 Delaware $56,794

New Hampshire $56,695 Virginia $56,474 Pennsylvania $55,829 Nevada $55,504 North Dakota $55,397 Michigan $55,229 Wisconsin $55,167 Vermont $55,044

Texas $54,702 Maine $54,680 Arizona $54,646 Ohio $54,607 Georgia $54,091 Indiana $53,833 Wyoming $53,782 Utah $53,704

Iowa $53,670 Kansas $53,401 Louisiana $53,322 North Carolina $53,294 Missouri $53,283 Florida $53,064 Montana $52,947 Nebraska $52,834

Kentucky $52,773 South Carolina $52,548 Tennessee $52,408 Idaho $52,352 New Mexico $51,943 Oklahoma $51,853 Alabama $51,522 South Dakota $50,967

Arkansas $50,664 West Virginia $50,501 Mississippi $50,014

Top Paying Cities for Construction Flaggers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $60,735
Federal Way: $60,708
Bellevue: $61,956

Auburn, WA $60,735

Federal Way, WA $60,708

Bellevue, WA $61,956

Black Diamond, WA $60,410

Bothell, WA $61,663

Burton, WA $60,820

Carnation, WA $60,752

Duvall, WA $60,952

Edmonds, WA $61,469

Enumclaw, WA $59,527

Fall City, WA $61,023

Hobart, WA $60,789

Issaquah, WA $61,235

Kenmore, WA $61,791

Kent, WA $60,788

Kirkland, WA $61,917

Lynnwood, WA $61,344

Maple Valley, WA $60,735

Medina, WA $61,974

Mercer Island, WA $61,952

Mountlake Terrace, WA $61,509

North Bend, WA $60,144

Pacific, WA $60,700

Preston, WA $61,118

Ravensdale, WA $60,249

Redmond, WA $61,828

Redondo, WA $60,777

Renton, WA $61,444

Rollingbay, WA $61,223

Seahurst, WA $61,557

Snoqualmie, WA $60,601

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $58,811

Vashon, WA $60,864

Woodinville, WA $61,454

Sammamish, WA $61,616

Mill Creek, WA $61,074

Seattle, WA $61,993

Bainbridge Island, WA $61,311

Everett, WA $61,135

Acme, WA $57,963

Anacortes, WA $58,509

Blakely Island, WA $58,108

Arlington, WA $60,277

Baring, WA $59,807

Bellingham, WA $57,887

Blaine, WA $57,767

Bow, WA $58,024

Burlington, WA $58,347

Clearlake, WA $58,675

Clinton, WA $60,957

Concrete, WA $58,051

Conway, WA $59,574

Coupeville, WA $59,869

Custer, WA $57,834

Darrington, WA $58,076

Deer Harbor, WA $58,143

Deming, WA $57,945

Eastsound, WA $57,917

Everson, WA $57,845

Ferndale, WA $57,861

Freeland, WA $60,629

Friday Harbor, WA $58,250

Gold Bar, WA $59,934

Granite Falls, WA $60,196

Greenbank, WA $60,439

Hamilton, WA $58,548

Index, WA $59,036

La Conner, WA $58,804

Lake Stevens, WA $61,126

North Lakewood, WA $60,730

Langley, WA $60,817

Lopez Island, WA $58,377

Lummi Island, WA $57,894

Lyman, WA $58,527

Lynden, WA $57,836

Maple Falls, WA $57,816

Marblemount, WA $57,937

Marysville, WA $61,137

Monroe, WA $60,633

Mount Vernon, WA $58,910

Mukilteo, WA $61,108

Nooksack, WA $57,838

Oak Harbor, WA $59,205

Olga, WA $57,993

Orcas, WA $58,097

Point Roberts, WA $57,645

Camano Island, WA $60,158

Rockport, WA $57,160

Sedro Woolley, WA $58,378

Shaw Island, WA $58,197

Silvana, WA $60,629

Skykomish, WA $58,752

Snohomish, WA $60,919

Stanwood, WA $60,403

Startup, WA $60,270

Sultan, WA $60,316

Sumas, WA $57,817

Waldron, WA $57,916

Anderson Island, WA $60,245

Ashford, WA $59,115

Beaver, WA $57,497

Bremerton, WA $60,860

Silverdale, WA $60,758

Brinnon, WA $60,109

Buckley, WA $60,319

Burley, WA $60,653

Carbonado, WA $59,795

Carlsborg, WA $58,730

Chimacum, WA $60,092

Clallam Bay, WA $57,506

Dupont, WA $60,133

Eatonville, WA $59,638

Gig Harbor, WA $60,453

Elbe, WA $59,295

Forks, WA $57,600

Fox Island, WA $60,614

Glenoma, WA $58,444

Graham, WA $60,301

Port Hadlock, WA $60,075

Hansville, WA $60,632

Indianola, WA $61,450

Joyce, WA $57,725

Kapowsin, WA $60,085

Keyport, WA $60,960

Kingston, WA $61,081

La Grande, WA $59,555

Lakebay, WA $60,306

La Push, WA $57,709

Longbranch, WA $60,052

Sumner, WA $60,581

Manchester, WA $61,350

Milton, WA $60,674

Mineral, WA $58,693

Morton, WA $58,513

Neah Bay, WA $57,571

Nordland, WA $60,212

Olalla, WA $60,724

Orting, WA $60,224

Packwood, WA $57,393

Port Angeles, WA $58,729

Port Gamble, WA $60,833

Port Ludlow, WA $60,491

Port Orchard, WA $60,897

Port Townsend, WA $59,838

Poulsbo, WA $60,981

Puyallup, WA $60,671

Quilcene, WA $60,238

Randle, WA $57,872

Retsil, WA $60,870

Seabeck, WA $60,612

Sekiu, WA $57,507

Sequim, WA $59,176

South Colby, WA $61,081

South Prairie, WA $60,330

Southworth, WA $61,333

Spanaway, WA $60,440

Steilacoom, WA $60,437

Bonney Lake, WA $60,501

Suquamish, WA $61,257

Tracyton, WA $60,886

Vaughn, WA $60,301

Wauna, WA $60,563

Wilkeson, WA $60,122

Longmire, WA $58,482

Paradise Inn, WA $58,435

Tacoma, WA $60,658

Camp Murray, WA $60,494

Mcchord Afb, WA $60,653

Lakewood, WA $60,647

University Place, WA $60,657

Olympia, WA $59,463

Lacey, WA $59,598

Tumwater, WA $59,487

Aberdeen, WA $58,518

Adna, WA $58,727

Allyn, WA $60,234

Amanda Park, WA $57,866

Bay Center, WA $57,921

Belfair, WA $60,356

Bucoda, WA $59,467

Centralia, WA $59,375

Chehalis, WA $59,093

Cinebar, WA $59,004

Copalis Beach, WA $57,989

Copalis Crossing, WA $57,888

Cosmopolis, WA $58,845

Curtis, WA $58,293

Doty, WA $58,892

East Olympia, WA $59,568

Elma, WA $59,412

Ethel, WA $58,559

Galvin, WA $59,340

Grapeview, WA $59,988

Grayland, WA $57,967

Hoodsport, WA $59,800

Hoquiam, WA $58,334

Humptulips, WA $58,092

Lebam, WA $58,243

Lilliwaup, WA $60,096

Littlerock, WA $59,466

Mccleary, WA $59,479

Mckenna, WA $59,738

Malone, WA $59,404

Matlock, WA $59,431

Menlo, WA $58,274

Moclips, WA $57,895

Montesano, WA $59,190

Mossyrock, WA $58,102

Napavine, WA $58,940

Neilton, WA $58,040

Oakville, WA $59,349

Ocean Shores, WA $58,066

Onalaska, WA $59,011

Pacific Beach, WA $57,898

Pe Ell, WA $58,418

Quinault, WA $58,197

Rainier, WA $59,567

Raymond, WA $58,346

Rochester, WA $59,369

Roy, WA $60,043

Ryderwood, WA $58,022

Salkum, WA $58,520

Satsop, WA $59,297

Shelton, WA $59,666

Silver Creek, WA $58,500

South Bend, WA $57,895

Taholah, WA $57,828

Tahuya, WA $59,998

Tenino, WA $59,511

Tokeland, WA $58,023

Toledo, WA $58,272

Union, WA $59,831

Vader, WA $58,229

Westport, WA $58,088

Winlock, WA $58,493

Yelm, WA $59,535

Amboy, WA $58,297

Appleton, WA $57,192

Ariel, WA $58,144

Battle Ground, WA $58,463

Bingen, WA $57,688

Brush Prairie, WA $58,536

Camas, WA $58,531

Carrolls, WA $58,049

Carson, WA $58,131

Castle Rock, WA $58,098

Cathlamet, WA $57,899

Centerville, WA $56,993

Chinook, WA $57,454

Cougar, WA $57,883

Dallesport, WA $57,113

Glenwood, WA $57,153

Goldendale, WA $56,974

Grays River, WA $57,834

Heisson, WA $58,429

Husum, WA $57,555

Ilwaco, WA $57,488

Kalama, WA $58,074

Kelso, WA $58,177

Klickitat, WA $57,114

La Center, WA $58,414

Long Beach, WA $57,600

Longview, WA $58,143

Lyle, WA $57,142

Nahcotta, WA $57,590

Naselle, WA $57,651

North Bonneville, WA $58,065

Ocean Park, WA $57,901

Oysterville, WA $57,720

Ridgefield, WA $58,477

Rosburg, WA $57,580

Seaview, WA $57,572

Silverlake, WA $58,120

Skamokawa, WA $57,737

Stevenson, WA $58,043

Toutle, WA $57,967

Trout Lake, WA $57,429

Underwood, WA $57,655

Vancouver, WA $58,703

Wahkiacus, WA $57,045

Washougal, WA $58,411

White Salmon, WA $57,493

Wishram, WA $56,978

Woodland, WA $58,277

Yacolt, WA $58,330

Wenatchee, WA $57,010

East Wenatchee, WA $56,935

Ardenvoir, WA $56,993

Brewster, WA $56,824

Bridgeport, WA $56,756

Carlton, WA $56,842

Cashmere, WA $56,996

Chelan, WA $56,899

Chelan Falls, WA $56,928

Conconully, WA $56,793

Dryden, WA $57,082

Entiat, WA $56,922

Ephrata, WA $56,713

George, WA $57,016

Leavenworth, WA $57,359

Loomis, WA $56,795

Malaga, WA $57,020

Malott, WA $56,813

Mansfield, WA $56,572

Manson, WA $56,913

Marlin, WA $56,457

Mazama, WA $56,853

Methow, WA $56,780

Monitor, WA $56,981

Moses Lake, WA $56,730

Okanogan, WA $56,756

Omak, WA $56,808

Orondo, WA $56,842

Oroville, WA $56,877

Palisades, WA $56,672

Pateros, WA $56,802

Peshastin, WA $56,958

Quincy, WA $56,917

Riverside, WA $56,795

Rock Island, WA $56,814

Soap Lake, WA $56,628

Stehekin, WA $56,868

Stratford, WA $56,486

Tonasket, WA $56,826

Twisp, WA $56,880

Warden, WA $56,945

Waterville, WA $56,685

Wauconda, WA $56,759

Wilson Creek, WA $56,430

Winthrop, WA $56,898

Yakima, WA $56,396

Brownstown, WA $56,396

Buena, WA $56,563

Cle Elum, WA $57,336

Cowiche, WA $56,396

Easton, WA $58,245

Ellensburg, WA $56,454

Naches, WA $57,311

Grandview, WA $57,907

Granger, WA $57,252

Harrah, WA $56,396

Kittitas, WA $56,445

Mabton, WA $57,328

Moxee, WA $56,577

Outlook, WA $57,249

Parker, WA $56,412

Ronald, WA $57,639

Roslyn, WA $57,570

Selah, WA $56,396

South Cle Elum, WA $57,596

Sunnyside, WA $58,152

Thorp, WA $56,644

Tieton, WA $56,396

Toppenish, WA $57,120

Vantage, WA $56,988

Wapato, WA $56,437

White Swan, WA $56,536

Zillah, WA $56,646

Airway Heights, WA $57,181

Chattaroy, WA $57,110

Cheney, WA $57,104

Colbert, WA $57,156

Deer Park, WA $57,097

Edwall, WA $57,031

Elk, WA $56,990

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $57,173

Fairfield, WA $57,047

Ford, WA $57,057

Four Lakes, WA $57,174

Greenacres, WA $57,138

Lamont, WA $56,918

Latah, WA $56,958

Liberty Lake, WA $57,108

Marshall, WA $57,181

Mead, WA $57,114

Medical Lake, WA $57,146

Mica, WA $57,139

Newman Lake, WA $57,076

Nine Mile Falls, WA $57,151

Otis Orchards, WA $57,131

Reardan, WA $57,100

Rockford, WA $57,091

Spangle, WA $57,114

Sprague, WA $56,928

Tekoa, WA $56,873

Tumtum, WA $57,079

Valleyford, WA $57,158

Veradale, WA $57,170

Waverly, WA $57,027

Wellpinit, WA $56,988

Addy, WA $56,908

Albion, WA $56,835

Almira, WA $56,475

Belmont, WA $56,780

Benge, WA $56,744

Boyds, WA $56,770

Chewelah, WA $56,956

Clayton, WA $57,060

Colfax, WA $56,828

Colton, WA $56,456

Colville, WA $56,838

Coulee City, WA $56,515

Coulee Dam, WA $56,683

Creston, WA $56,688

Curlew, WA $56,797

Cusick, WA $56,602

Danville, WA $56,781

Davenport, WA $56,917

Electric City, WA $56,667

Elmer City, WA $56,815

Endicott, WA $56,859

Evans, WA $56,842

Farmington, WA $56,705

Fruitland, WA $56,897

Garfield, WA $56,753

Gifford, WA $56,852

Grand Coulee, WA $56,632

Harrington, WA $56,860

Hartline, WA $56,434

Hay, WA $56,684

Hunters, WA $56,862

Inchelium, WA $56,725

Ione, WA $56,439

Keller, WA $56,616

Kettle Falls, WA $56,807

Lacrosse, WA $56,744

Lamona, WA $56,670

Laurier, WA $56,766

Lincoln, WA $56,856

Loon Lake, WA $57,011

Malden, WA $57,014

Malo, WA $56,833

Marcus, WA $57,014

Metaline, WA $56,690

Metaline Falls, WA $56,362

Mohler, WA $56,815

Nespelem, WA $56,687

Newport, WA $56,779

Northport, WA $56,845

Oakesdale, WA $56,894

Odessa, WA $56,557

Orient, WA $56,752

Palouse, WA $56,660

Pullman, WA $56,627

Republic, WA $56,771

Rice, WA $56,826

Ritzville, WA $56,792

Rosalia, WA $57,032

Saint John, WA $56,910

Springdale, WA $56,987

Steptoe, WA $57,176

Thornton, WA $56,922

Uniontown, WA $56,401

Usk, WA $56,723

Valley, WA $56,962

Wilbur, WA $56,647

Spokane, WA $57,181

Pasco, WA $58,908

Benton City, WA $58,899

Beverly, WA $57,165

Bickleton, WA $57,011

Burbank, WA $59,117

College Place, WA $57,910

Connell, WA $57,730

Dayton, WA $56,776

Dixie, WA $57,311

Eltopia, WA $58,583

Hooper, WA $56,621

Kahlotus, WA $57,097

Kennewick, WA $59,463

Lind, WA $56,798

Mesa, WA $58,415

Othello, WA $57,450

Paterson, WA $58,220

Plymouth, WA $59,168

Pomeroy, WA $56,770

Prescott, WA $57,644

Mattawa, WA $57,592

Prosser, WA $58,324

Richland, WA $59,116

West Richland, WA $59,116

Roosevelt, WA $56,733

Royal City, WA $57,106

Starbuck, WA $56,935

Touchet, WA $58,518

Waitsburg, WA $57,143

Walla Walla, WA $57,657

Wallula, WA $58,974

Washtucna, WA $56,704

Anatone, WA $56,300

Asotin, WA $56,469

Clarkston, WA $56,600

Construction Flagger Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Construction Flagger roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Construction Flagger positions in Construction typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Construction Flagger as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Construction Flagger

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$72,971	$35.0	20%

Construction Flagger Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Flagger's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,025

Average $60,809/year

$67,506

$4,502

Average $5,067/month

$5,626

$1,039

Average $1,169/week

$1,298

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,506	$5,626	$1,298	$32
Average	$60,809	$5,067	$1,169	$29
25th Percentile	$54,025	$4,502	$1,039	$26

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